Champion Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread at Costco Over Supplier Milk Powder Concern

Champion Foods LLC announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread sold at Costco after learning that an ingredient supplier had recalled milk powder because of a potential salmonella contamination concern. The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer that produces a seasoning blend used in the product’s five-cheese sauce mixture, according to Champion Foods LLC.

Costco sent notices to members who purchased the product between Feb. 6 and May 29. The retailer advised customers not to consume the recalled product and to return it to a local Costco warehouse for a full refund.

The recall affects both single-pack and two-pack versions of the frozen bread product. The affected single-pack product carries UPC code 8 70375 00511 1 and includes sell-by dates ranging from Feb. 4, 2027, through April 21, 2027.

3, 2027; Feb. 4, 2027; Feb. 24, 2027; Feb. 25, 2027; March 10, 2027; March 11, 2027; March 18, 2027; and March 25, 2027.

Champion Foods LLC said routine testing conducted by the seasoning blend manufacturer before the ingredient was used in production showed the batches tested negative for salmonella. The company said it nevertheless decided to issue the recall “out of an abundance of caution” for customer safety.

Costco’s notice stated that no illnesses or injuries related to the recalled products have been reported.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Symptoms among healthy individuals may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.